(PHOTO BY INDIA KENNER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER)
JOB POSTINGS … The Edgerton Village Council approved job postings to fill vacancies in the police and street department during their October 2nd meeting.
By: India Kenner
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
india@thevillagereporter.com
The Edgerton Village Council met on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 at 5:30 pm. Mayor Day began the meeting with The Pledge of Allegiance and prayer. Roll call got underway with council members Sharon Blinzler, Jason Gruver, Lance Bowsher, Leslie VanAusdale, Pam Wampler, Fiscal Officer Denise Knecht, Police Chief Ken Jacobs, and a few members from the community present. Administrative Assistant Amanda Knecht was absent and Village Administrator Dawn Fitzcharles joined remotely by phone.
Next up was the approval of the meeting minutes from September 18th, 2024. VanAusdale motioned to approve, seconded by Blinzler.
Mayor Day said that the Halloween Trick or Treating dates are all set with help from the Chamber of Commerce. On Halloween Day October 31st Trunk or Treat will be held in front of the Town Hall from 5-6 pm, townwide Treat or Treat October 31st from 5-7 pm with costume judging at Town Hall beginning at 7 pm.
Fitzcharles joined remotely and commented that she was thankful for all the support and well wishes for her surgery recovery and is planning to return to the office on Monday.
Fiscal Officer Denise Knecht passed out the bills and receipts for the council to review. Motion to pay the bills was made by Wallace and seconded by Blinzler.
Police Chief Ken Jacobs reported that this Saturday is the fall rifle range day, and that the department got their body cams up and running.
The department is also looking into an NRA grant that would provide free items such as safety equipment, ammo, and targets.
Next on the agenda is the motion to approve the hiring of Cloey Whitman for the Fire Department and the motion to approve made by Bowsher and seconded by VanAusdale.
Motion to consider the resignation of Ashley Kunesh from the police department made by VanAusdale and seconded by Gruver.
Fitzcharles asked the council to approve the public job postings for the police and street departments—motion to approve made by Gruver and seconded by Wampler.
For council discussion, Fitzcharles notified the council that the insurance increase was only 2 percent.
Wallace asked when the Tree Commission meeting would be rescheduled because a few community members asked about a few problems with trees and stumps. No additional comments for council discussion.
The village council meeting adjourned at 5:50 pm. Motion to adjourn made by VanAusdale and seconded by Bowsher. The next village council meeting is Wednesday, October 16th at 5:30 pm.